COVID-19

Definition

COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, first identified in December 2019. It has led to a global pandemic affecting millions, with symptoms ranging from mild respiratory issues to severe illness and death.

Related terms

Pandemic: A pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, usually affecting a large number of people.

Quarantine: Quarantine involves restricting the movement of people who may have been exposed to a contagious disease to prevent its spread.

Social Distancing: Social distancing is a set of infection control actions intended to stop or slow down the spread of a contagious disease by maintaining physical distance between people and reducing large gatherings